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Mel
Planted a Living Legacy Tree for her partner, Simon.
“It was perfect being able to do this.”
When Simon passed away in July, Mel knew exactly what he had wanted. Rather than a traditional cemetery monument, Simon wanted to be planted as a tree.
Throughout his life, Simon believed in being repurposed, so becoming a tree felt like the right choice for him. For Mel, being able to honour that wish made the decision much easier.
Knowing she could give Simon the end of life he wanted brought Mel a sense of peace. She finds comfort in knowing that, although he is no longer physically here, he has been repurposed into something that is still living.
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